Properties of Matter Quiz

Sarah found two pieces of metal. One is shiny, and the other is dull. What property of matter can she use to describe them?

• Malleability

• Solubility

• Luster

• Density

Mark is pouring sugar into a glass of water. After stirring, the sugar disappears. Which property of sugar is being observed?

• Hardness

• Solubility

• Conductivity

• Ductility

Anna left a piece of butter on the table, and it turned into a liquid. What property of butter is she observing?

• Melting point

• Boiling point

• State of matter

• Hardness

James dropped a small block of wood and a heavy stone into a bucket of water. The wood floated, but the stone sank. Which property caused this difference?

• Conductivity

• Density

• Malleability

• Luster

Karen noticed that her gold bracelet bent slightly when pressed hard. Which property of gold is being shown?

• Hardness

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Luster

Tom touched a metal spoon and a wooden spoon left under the sun. The metal spoon felt hotter. Which property of the metal spoon caused this?

• Conductivity

• Solubility

• Density

• State of matter

Mia observed steam rising from a pot of boiling water. What property of water is she observing?

• Solubility

• State of matter

• Boiling point

• Hardness

Leo used a knife to scratch a piece of chalk and a diamond. The chalk got scratched easily, but the diamond did not. What property of the diamond is being observed?

• Hardness

• Ductility

• Solubility

• Conductivity

A science teacher asked students to identify the physical state of mercury at room temperature. Which property of matter will help them?

• Luster

• Solubility

• State of matter

• Malleability

Julie noticed that a copper wire can be stretched into a long piece. What property of copper is she observing?

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Density

• Hardness